Belle Haven Elementary vs KIPP Valiant Community Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
KIPP Valiant Community Prep
Menlo Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
587 students
| Measure | Belle Haven Elementary Menlo Park, California | KIPP Valiant Community Prep Menlo Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5495 of 5,693 | #4729 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49548 of 50,301 | #46603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 312 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Menlo Park | Menlo Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Valiant Community Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 9.6).
- •KIPP Valiant Community Prep does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •KIPP Valiant Community Prep does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Belle Haven Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 90.8%).
- •KIPP Valiant Community Prep does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.8).
- •KIPP Valiant Community Prep is the larger school with 587 students compared with 312.
- •Belle Haven Elementary is a public school while KIPP Valiant Community Prep is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belle Haven Elementary better than KIPP Valiant Community Prep?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Valiant Community Prep ranks higher (17.0 vs 9.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belle Haven Elementary and KIPP Valiant Community Prep?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Menlo Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Haven Elementary: 312. KIPP Valiant Community Prep: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Haven Elementary and KIPP Valiant Community Prep rank in California?
Belle Haven Elementary is 5495th of 5,693 and KIPP Valiant Community Prep is 4729th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).